Steeda GT500 style spoiler with gurney flap

[tosha]

Hey Steeda folks, can you share more details on recently released GT500 swing: https://www.steeda.com/10-1015-100-mustang-gt500-style-spoiler-tinted-wicker-bill-gloss-black

Mainly interested in the following:
1) Any structural differences from FP version? How is the fit and finish compared to that?
2) Aero and downforce - is it same/comparable or have you done any changes to the shape of it that would make it more of a cosmetic rather than functional item?
3) Between FP version and this one, which of these two would you recommend more for track duty?

And a bonus question - how does it compare to Steeda race wing in terms of downforce: https://www.steeda.com/steeda-s550-functional-race-wing-2015-all-476-steeda-wing-15. I couldn't find any testing data and actual numbers for this one.

@tj@steeda , tagging your name and hoping you can help out with the answers.

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[tj@steeda]

Let me see what I can come up with - standby!

TJ

 

[TrackMustang]

$200 is a great price and I’m sure if Steeda put their name on it, it’s quality. I just bought the FP one

 

[tj@steeda]

Here is the feedback I received from our internal team:

1) Any structural differences from FP version? How is the fit and finish compared to that?

The GT500 Style Wing is lighter weight. It is geared towards enthusiasts upgrading on a tighter budget. The fit and finish are great for the value.


2) Aero and downforce - is it same/comparable or have you done any changes to the shape of it that would make it more of a cosmetic rather than functional item?

There has not been any functional testing - we are marketing this part as more of a cosmetic part vs. functional on the race track.


3) Between FP version and this one, which of these two would you recommend more for track duty? The FP spoiler.

And a bonus question - how does it compare to Steeda race wing in terms of downforce: https://www.steeda.com/steeda-s550-functional-race-wing-2015-all-476-steeda-wing-15. I couldn't find any testing data and actual numbers for this one. See question 2’s answer.


This is a budget-friendly wing. It is geared toward street use, although it has been on the orange EcoBoost and handled what that car has been doing. We run the Steeda wing on the track ... our drivers are very happy with the performance of the wing.

Let me know if I can help assist further - have a great evening.

TJ

 

[tosha]

Here is the feedback I received from our internal team:

1) Any structural differences from FP version? How is the fit and finish compared to that?

The GT500 Style Wing is lighter weight. It is geared towards enthusiasts upgrading on a tighter budget. The fit and finish are great for the value.


2) Aero and downforce - is it same/comparable or have you done any changes to the shape of it that would make it more of a cosmetic rather than functional item?

There has not been any functional testing - we are marketing this part as more of a cosmetic part vs. functional on the race track.


3) Between FP version and this one, which of these two would you recommend more for track duty? The FP spoiler.

And a bonus question - how does it compare to Steeda race wing in terms of downforce: https://www.steeda.com/steeda-s550-functional-race-wing-2015-all-476-steeda-wing-15. I couldn't find any testing data and actual numbers for this one. See question 2’s answer.


This is a budget-friendly wing. It is geared toward street use, although it has been on the orange EcoBoost and handled what that car has been doing. We run the Steeda wing on the track ... our drivers are very happy with the performance of the wing.

Let me know if I can help assist further - have a great evening.

TJ

Thanks, that answers all my questions. Seems that for my usecase FP option is still the answer.

Great price for your version of it though and I'm sure it will be very good alternativefor street use.

 

[Rodpwnz]

Thanks, that answers all my questions. Seems that for my usecase FP option is still the answer.

Great price for your version of it though and I'm sure it will be very good alternativefor street use.

At $200, gloss black and with the tinted wicker this seems like great value for the street driver or cosmetic only piece. If we had some more information on downforce #'s, it would be a compelling purchase for my dual duty track/daily mustang.

 

[tj@steeda]

No data for the downforce ... but Chris doing what he does!

 

[tosha]

At $200, gloss black and with the tinted wicker this seems like great value for the street driver or cosmetic only piece. If we had some more information on downforce #'s, it would be a compelling purchase for my dual duty track/daily mustang.

It's an awesome value, no doubt, especially for street-only car. For track use, I'll follow TJ's recommendation and stick with FP option)))

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